ORGANISATIONS

Join a writer's organisation if you want more information and/or to meet other writers. Try to join at least one which will broaden your experience.

ABCDE

Australian Society of Authors - Writer's organisation. Join this is you're serious about being a writer

Asia & Pacific Writers Network - an alliance of writers, individuals and organizations working with language and stories, in all their forms. As a PEN initiative they aim to: promote friendship and intellectual co-operation among writers everywhere; fight for freedom of speech; work for good understanding and respect between nations; and, champion the ideal of one humanity living in peace in one world.

Australian Writers Guild The AWG is the professional association for all performance writers, that is, writers for film, television, radio, theatre, video and new media.

FGHIJ

Fellowship of Australian Writers The FAW has regional groups and is often the place where writers first meet other writers. Go to the 'Regional groups' button and scroll down (eg to S for Shoalhaven).

KL

Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers' Centre is the oldest writers centre of its kind in Australia. The centre is in the Perth hills, in the former home of Katharine Susannah Prichard. The Centre facilitates readings, workshops, writers in residence and other services for writers at all levels. More info: kspf@iinet.net.au or phone (08) 9294 1872.

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Melbourne Poet's Union - self-evident really. The Melbourne version of the Poets Union which used to have branches all over the place. This and the Poets Union (below) are the last independent remnants, and excellent remnants they are too.

NO

NSW Writer's Centre - Writer's organisation. There are a lot of writers centres. Find the one local to you. Start here.

Boolarng Nangamai - Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Studio, Gerringong, NSW

PQ

PEN exists to 'emphasise the role of literature in the development of mutual understanding and world culture; to fight for freedom of expression; and to act as a powerful voice on behalf of writers harassed, imprisoned and sometimes killed for their views.'

Poets Union - Australian poet's organisation

RSTUV

Romance Writers of Australia RWA aims 'to promote excellence in romantic fiction, to help writers become published and establish careers in their writing field, and to provide continuing support for writers within the romance publishing industry.'

WXYZ

Watermark Literary Society - carries the tag: 'Writers & readers celebrating the literature of nature & place'.

Society of Women Writers NSW This society 'aims to enable women writers in all genres to meet and network, and to benefit from regular seminars and workshops. It also aims to encourage aspiring writers to achieve professional status.'